Become a Teacher in North Carolina

Education Programs

Teaching is more than a career. It’s a chance to make a difference in the world in which we live and to impact the lives of children for generations to come. You can become that person, and along the way you’ll discover that teaching is not only one of the most rewarding careers in the world today, but a lifelong opportunity to affect our future and the world we live in.

Take your first step to becoming a teacher in North Carolina. Whether you are interested in an undergraduate degree in the teaching field, a career changer, or an individual with a Bachelor’s degree in another field entirely; UNC Charlotte’s has the Education Program for you.

Which of the following best describes you? Let us help you navigate your path to teaching:

"I want to be a teacher in North Carolina, but don’t have a degree."

If you are a student seeking a Bachelor’s degree and a North Carolina teaching license, UNC Charlotte may be able to provide the coursework and clinical experience to lead you on the path to making a difference.

"I do not have a degree and want to become a teacher. How do I get started?"

UNC Charlotte does not offer any online Bachelor’s degree offerings in Teaching, however there are alternatives for you to get the education you seek!

If you are a student who is seeking a non-traditional course schedule, such as online classes or off-campus classes, consider exploring local community colleges or North Carolina online degree offerings through UNC Online.

If you are a student who is interested in exploring our on campus bachelor’s level offerings in education, visit the College of Education Website to explore offerings.

If you are a student at a local community college who needs to take the two required pre-education courses online, we can help you!